Private foundation · EIN 20-6363603 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Colegato Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 54 grants paid, $101K total, median $1,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$101K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

54 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro IncNew York, NYCharitable$4,000
American Friends of Leket Israel IncTeaneck, NJCharitable$4,000
American Friends of Meir PanimBrooklyn, NYCharitable$4,000
American Friends of Natal IncNew York, NYCharitable$4,000
Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America IncNew York, NYCharitable$4,000
Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TNCharitable$4,000
The Tikvah FundNew York, NYCharitable$4,000
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, INCharitable$4,000
Williamson College of the TradesMedia, PACharitable$4,000
Yad Ezra V'shulamitLos Angeles, CACharitable$4,000
Zaka North IncBrooklyn, NYCharitable$4,000
American Friends of Herzog Hospital IncNew York, NYCharitable$3,000
Center for Immigration Studies IncWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYCharitable$3,000
Friends of Yad Sarah IncNew York, NYCharitable$3,000
Middle East ForumPhiladelphia, PACharitable$3,000
American Friends of Israel Navy Seals IncNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
American Friends of Oketz IncWynnewood, PACharitable$2,000
Friends of Irgun Nechei ZahalNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Homes for Our Troops IncTaunton, MACharitable$2,000
Legal Insurrection FoundationBarrington, RICharitable$2,000
Nashville Rescue MissionNashville, TNCharitable$2,000
Our RescueSalt Lake City, UTCharitable$2,000
Veteran Advocacy ProjectNew York, NYCharitable$2,000
Warrior Dog FoundationDallas, TXCharitable$2,000
Belev Echad IncNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Catholic Vote Education FundCarmel, INCharitable$1,000
Christians United for Israel Action FundSan Antonio, TXCharitable$1,000
Defending Education Nicole NeilyArlington, VACharitable$1,000
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies IncWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
Hertog FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
Hudson Institute IncWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
International Guiding Eyes Inc Dba Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CACharitable$1,000
Mikeroweworks FoundationSanta Monica, CACharitable$1,000
National Yiddish Book Center IncAmherst, MACharitable$1,000
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CACharitable$1,000
Property and Enviornment Research CenterBozeman, MTCharitable$1,000
Sefaria IncNew York, NYCharitable$1,000
Sentinel Foundation Alan Elam JrEllerbe, NCCharitable$1,000
Spikes K9 FundVirginia Beach, VACharitable$1,000
Texas Public Policy InstituteAustin, TXCharitable$1,000
The Arctic InstituteWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
UatxAustin, TXCharitable$1,000
American Belgian Malinois Rescue IncAmherst Junction, WICharitable$500
Center of the American ExperimentMinnetonka, MNCharitable$500
FIRST Things Foundation IncNaples, FLCharitable$500
Jimena IncSan Rafael, CACharitable$500
National Police Dog Foundation Inc Judi ReillyCamarillo, CACharitable$500
Paws and StripesAlbuquerque, NMCharitable$500
Paws of WarNesconset, NYCharitable$500
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCCharitable$500
Thomas Acquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CACharitable$500
Tompkins ConservationSan Francisco, CACharitable$500
US Conference of Catholic BishopsWashington, DCCharitable$500

By state: New York 15 · Pennsylvania 3 · California 8 · District of Columbia 6 · Tennessee 2 · Indiana 2

About this foundation

Colegato Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Joanne Alperin, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Colegato Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Colegato Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $101K across 54 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Colegato Foundation Tr give?

New York (15 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants), California (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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